Class Code: 14923

94923

IOWA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES –

HUMAN RESOURCES ENTERPRISE

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 5

DEFINITION

Performs promotional work in the economic development of Iowa's business and industries; performs related work as required.

The Work Examples and Competencies listed are for illustrative purposes only and not intended to be the primary basis for position classification decisions.

WORK EXAMPLES

Prepares comprehensive reports and summarizes activities, findings, and factors which influence businesses to locate in Iowa.

Represents agency in interdepartmental or business conferences relating to economic development.

Develops long-term strategies and programs to identify and assist business opportunities.

Assists local governments, private organizations and others in applying for financial assistance through the agency's programs.

Monitors grantees through in-house reviews and on-site visits for compliance with federal and state statues and regulations.

Provides written, oral and visual presentations to communities and organizations in the delivery of programs.

Assists with training of division staff.

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

Knowledge of business management and organization principles and practices.

Knowledge of research techniques and data sources.

Knowledge of federal and state laws, agency regulations and policies.

Knowledge of the principles and practices of public information dissemination.

Ability to gather, analyze, and interpret industrial and economic information and trends.

Ability to prepare detailed technical reports and compile data in a logical and well organized manner.

Ability to perform basic mathematical and statistical computations.

Ability to analyze financial situations of businesses and develop proposals, combining private and public financing.

Ability to handle several projects concurrently and meet deadlines.

Ability to forecast, plan and implement program adjustments as required by changing conditions.

Displays high standards of ethical conduct. Exhibits honesty and integrity. Refrains from theft-related, dishonest or unethical behavior.

Works and communicates with internal and external clients and customers to meet their needs in a polite, courteous, and cooperative manner. Committed to quality service.

Displays a high level of initiative, effort and commitment towards completing assignments efficiently. Works with minimal supervision. Demonstrates responsible behavior and attention to detail.

Responds appropriately to supervision. Makes an effort to follow policy and cooperate with supervisors.

Aligns behavior with the needs, priorities and goals of the organization.

Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity. Fosters commitment and team spirit.

Skills necessary for formulating positive, understandable, professional, written communications, reports and documents.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Graduation from an accredited four year college or university with a major emphasis in the fields of research, planning, economics, finance, public relations, business, journalism, or marketing and four years of full-time experience in specialized technical support work which included responsibility for interpreting laws, rules, and regulations, and/or securing compliance with them or compiling and evaluating statistical, historical, economic, business, financial or related technical program data;

OR

an equivalent combination of education and experience substituting one year of the above experience for each year (thirty semester or equivalent hours) of the required education.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in these positions will be required to travel. Some positions may require incumbents to furnish their own means of transportation in order to conduct State business.

Effective Date: 4/90 BA